Principal Release Teacher - Year 0-6

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a rewarding role in a tight-knit community?

We are seeking a warm, adaptable, and self-motivated Principal Release Teacher to join our lovely rural school. We offer a unique teaching environment with enthusiastic country kids and an incredibly supportive local community.

Tuturau has a rich history and we are all about being able to embrace this and align with our vision “Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu”.

What we are looking for in a kaiako

Full New Zealand Teacher Registration (or current practicing certificate).

Experience or comfort managing multi-level/composite classrooms - we are happy to support you with this.

Strong classroom management and a warm, approachable style with a positive focus.

Ability to build connections with whānau and our wider Tuturau community.

Confidence in teaching literacy and numeracy across the phases with the skills to adapt and differentiate.

A team player and working as part of a collaborative team and willing to voice ideas to further learning.

Initiative, reliability, some flexibility and the ability to seamlessly support the Principal.

Genuine interest in rural education and all the fun that it brings.

There may be an opportunity for some additional hours.

If you love rural education and making a real difference in a small community, we’d love to hear from you!